The Philippine Red Cross on Thursday reported that no fewer than 10 people were killed and more than 30 others injured in a road crash in the Philippines involving multiple vehicles.
In a Facebook post, the Red Cross stated that the collision occurred shortly after midday on the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway, north of the capital, Manila, and involved five vehicles, including a lorry and a passenger bus.
The driver of the bus, owned by Solid North Bus Transit Inc., claimed to have fallen asleep at the wheel, resulting in a pile-up.
In response to the fatal incident, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the suspension of Solid North’s operations.
According to the Red Cross, a team was swiftly deployed to the crash site to assist with rescue and medical response efforts, adding that the operation was ongoing.
